Lumbini & Madhesh Provinces 
128 Shortlisted Small Grantee Applicants
128 Shortlisted Small Grantee ApplicantsDGM Nepal successfully conducted a Training on Full Business Proposal Writing and an Entrepreneurship Development Workshop for 128 shortlisted small grantee applicants from Lumbini and Madhesh.
The training aimed to strengthen participants’ capacity to design fundable, climate-resilient business models aligned with REDD+ goals and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). Special focus was given to promoting forest-based enterprises, inclusive value chains, and entrepreneurship among Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs).
Workshop Highlights
- Practical sessions on business planning, budgeting, and sustainability
- Guidance on integrating REDD+, SFM, and climate justice principles
- Peer-to-peer exchange and refinement of business proposals
- Focus on community-based enterprises and green entrepreneurship
This initiative marks a vital step in enabling IPLCs to lead local solutions that support livelihoods, forest conservation, and inclusive economic growth.